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D.A. Navoti

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Born in 1849, We’wha was an accomplished potter and weaver and a deeply respected spiritual leader for her people. We’wha was born male but dressed in traditional women’s Zuni garments.
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Then and Now: 7 Amazing Two Spirit, LGBTQ Natives You Should Know

By D.A. NavotiSep 13, 2018
Old Doctor was a Tolowa spiritual leader who dressed in both male and female garments and jewelry.
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Then and Now: 7 More Amazing Two-Spirit, LGBTQ Native People You Should Know

By D.A. NavotiSep 13, 2018
Wanting to capture the essence of a Two Spirit relationship and decolonize homophobic attitudes, Saskatchewan-based producer, filmmaker, and photographer, Marcel Petit (Metis) created a photo essay of Two Spirit couple Warren Ibister (Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation) and Don Bear (Peter Ballantyne of Cree Nation) wearing traditional regalia in women’s Cree style.
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Metis Photographer’s Two Spirit Project is Shaking Things Up

By D.A. NavotiSep 13, 2018
Storme Webber (Alutiiq, Black, and Choctaw) has much to be proud of. She is an interdisciplinary artist and recipient of the 2015 James W. Ray Venture Project Award. Webber is also Two-Spirit.
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Ancestors Know Who We Are: Two Spirit Black Indian Storme Webber

By D.A. NavotiSep 13, 2018